Colour photograph of the dome of the Block Arcade.block arcade, dome, heritage, melbourne

Accompanied by article by Kevin Patterson (Nillumbik Historical Society) which explains the use of these blocks as a road surface in the City of Melbourne from the 1880s. The final wood blocks were dismantled in the 1950s and blocks sent to suburban wood yards to be sold as fuel for open fires and combustion heaters.As most of these blocks were sold for fuel, it is unusual to find one surviving. Block of timber cut to size and dipped in tar for use a a road block. wood blocks, paving, melbourne, road surfaces, tar

clocks were presented as parting gifts to signify someones time at the unit Dome style clock, plastic workings. Presented by SGT W.P Block 14 Dec 1988. Prestige Quartz plastic cover all round ring on top Diameter 190Presented by SGT W.P Block 14 Dec 19885/6 rvr

A sailing block is single or multiple pulleys with one or more sheaves that are enclosed in an assembly between cheeks or chocks. In use, a block is fixed to the end of a line, to a spar, or a surface. A rope line is reeved through the sheaves, and maybe through one or more matching blocks at the far end, to make up what's known as a tackle. The purchase of a tackle refers to its mechanical advantage. In general, the more sheaves in the blocks that make up a tackle, the higher its mechanical advantage. The matter is slightly complicated by the fact that every tackle has a working end where the final run of rope leaves the last sheave. More mechanical advantage can be obtained if this end is attached to the moving load rather than the fixed end of the tackle. Various types of blocks are used in sailing. Some blocks are used to increase mechanical advantage and others are used simply to change the direction of a line. A ratchet block turns freely when a line is pulled in one direction but does not turn in the other direction, although the line may slip past the sheave. This kind of block makes a loaded line easier to hold by hand and is sometimes used on smaller boats for lines like main and jib sheets that are frequently adjusted. A single, large, sail-powered warship in the mid-19th century required more than 1,400 blocks of various kinds and sizes.A historic item from an old sailing vessel from the late 19th to early 20th century, unfortunately. It represents part of the rigging required to set the sails on a wind-powered vessel.A two sheave wood sailing block with metal hook and becket. One sheave missing. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, block, sailing block, two-sheave block, 2 sheave wood block, marine technology, sailing equipment, rigging, rigging block

Camp 13, German compound. Latrine block, concrete remains, eucalyptus in background.Camp 13, Camp Road, Murchison, Victoria. Concrete remains, latrine block.camp 13, pow, german pow, internment camps, ruins, murchison victoria, latrine remains camp 13

Working in Plum Block and Cherry Block in the Orchardplum block, cherry block, orchard, students working outside

Remains of remnants of a cement ablution block, possibly a laundry or probably septic tank.Colour photograph dominated by the remnants of a cement ablution block, possibly a laundry or probably septic tank.ablution block, septic tank

1 sheave wood block pair, top block with grooves along sides of block, for placement of rope straps and has a wooden sheave. Lower block has an internal strap, becket and bolt for thimble with metal sheave. Upper block deteriorating, lower block cracked on both sides.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, block

3 sheave metal block and hook bolted to sides of block.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, metal block, block

1 sheave metal block with hinged suspension arm with locking pin. Block easily disassembled.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, block

Each ticket medium weight card, on light yellow 210gsm card and printed on red ink to give day numbers, monthly, week number, transfers and day of week, excluding Sunday. Numbered on the right end of the ticket. At the rear of the block is a manila-coloured card used a backing strip. Static number (1 - 7) on left may be to indicate the day of issue. On the rear of the ticket is the details of the ticket use, allowing the passenger one return journey between City and sections 3 or 4. Not available on Sundays. Form Number TYE 3-12 Note: 1. See Reg. Item 230 on page dated Feb. 22 for another two weekly tickets, c1950, price 2/6 - similar to these, but used. Page 38 of Ballarat Tramways has a photo of the 2/6 weekly ticket, with a note, used about 1950's. See also Reg. item 2102, 2103, 2104 and 2106. Not known when these tickets used, possibly c1940's - phased out 1951- see Reg Item 4019 for a letter regarding the phasing out of weekly tickets. See also Reg item 4008 for a used sample of this ticket - ex Wal Jack.Demonstrates a SEC Weekly ticket.Block of SECV 2/6 weekly tickets, ticket numbers B 268930 - 268939. Originally printed and stapled into blocks of 20 tickets. tickets, weekly tickets, trams, tramways

2 sheave wood block with straps and becket. Two metal plates are tacked to the side of the block.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, wood block, block

Single metal pulley or sheave with wooden cheeks. In sailing blocks have many uses including hauling up sails and loading cargo.Single sheave wood block with rope strap running to a metal thimble. Wooden body held together with rivets. Made in Japan by Tateno Sersakusho Pty Ltd. Image on wood where there was once an oval shape fixed into two holes. Brass plate attached, oval, with Inscription. Symbol pressed into wood. Inscription of brass plate "SW LO.175T". Symbol pressed into wood [Diamond above / x \ ]flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, wood block, block, tateno sersakusho pty ltd., ship rigging

2 sheave wood block with hook and heavy borer infestation. Block has metal hook.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, 2 sheave wood block, wood block, block

Ticket block headed Ballarat Vintage Tramway. On the rear in green ink are details of the Ballarat Tramway Museum, web address and that the organisation is a volunteer operated. The 100 tickets have been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a heavy metal staple and a small cardboard retaining strip at the top of the ticket. Ticket Numbers 191001 to 192100. The tickets are in the style of the former State Electricity Commission of Victoria tramway tickets. The 1/- tickets are used for Adult passengers, to save printing new tickets each time the fares changed. Commenced used end Jan. 1991. See Reg Item 5964 for the fourth run of the 1/- and 6d tickets and 1622 for the first run. Printed by Waller & Chester Ballarat Jan. 2024Demonstrates the Museums phasing out of tickets priced for the actual fare and conversion to a universal ticket that does not have to be changed for a fare increase. Block of 100 tickets - green ink on off white paper, denomination 1/- (1 shilling). trams, tramways, btm, tickets

2 sheave metal block with hook flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, metal block, block

A block and tackle is a simple but highly effective lifting device, thought to have been invented by Archimedes. These systems were used extensively for construction in the ancient world, and continue to be used today for various applications, especially at sea, where non-motorized lifting systems are highly useful. A basic block and tackle includes a single fixed pulley or block, and at least one additional pulley, linked with rope, to form a complete set. Depending on the size of the load being lifted, additional sets may be used to further distribute the weight.A mid-twentieth example of a wooden block that shows advances in the design of the marine block compared to late 19th century blocks, with hook and pin and its compliance plate meeting the marine standards of the time.Block, three-sheave rope block, wooden with metal sheaves. Metal ring and connecting tab, painted blue-grey. A brass compliance plate is on one cheek. One one side there are eight nails. flagstaff hill museum, flagstaff hill village, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, block & tackle, rope, lifting heavy weights, ship rigging, cargo lifiting, marine technology, marine block, three sheave block

1 sheave metal block with external strap and link ring. Block has holes in side. Large bolt through middle with split pin.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, metal block, block

Note by T.H. Kneen 4 December 1991, "The gentleman supervising could be Mr. J.P. McLennan Principal 1916-21."2 copies black and white print. 4 men digging a deep ditch in the Orchard, a child watching and a man supervising.On reverse, "Draining Cherry Block Oct 1919." digging, draining, j.p. mclennan, principal, cherry block, orchard, students working outside

1 sheave wood block with hook & rope attached.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, wood block, block

Hat Block - Wood. Stamped: "Godfrey - Melbourne. Front. 21 1/2. 573"godfrey (melbourne), hat blocks, millinery equipment

Hat Block - Wood. Stamped: "Godfrey - Melbourne. 20 1/2. 339"millinery equipment, hat blocks, milliners

Hat Block - Wood. millinery equipment, hat blocks, milliners

1 sheave wood block with ring link. Red paintflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, wood block, block

3 sheave wood block with loop at top painted whiteflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, wood block, block

1 sheave metal block swivelling eyeflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, 1 sheave metal block, metal block, block, swivelling eye

1 sheave block with eye and rope attached at one end and shackle at the otherflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, block

1 sheave metal block with hinged straps and removable locking eyeflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, metal block, block

1 sheave wood block with hook and metal cable around bodyflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, wood block, block

3 sheave wood block with ring link. Rollers are metal.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, 3 sheave wood block, wood block, block